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"I'm a huge supporter of the Music & Entertainment Industries program at William Paterson University. I have never seen a program with so many success stories!"

Elena Rossi former National Coordinator, Radio Promotion, Capitol Music Group

"William Paterson University is the quintessential school forMusic & Entertainment Industries with its diverse curriculum, affiliation with high profile industry leaders, experienced teaching staff and its close proximity to New York City. I owe my entire music industry career to William Paterson University."

Music & Entertainment Industries: The Graduate Program

The Music & Entertainment Industries concentration provides the student with the entrepreneurial skills to be successful in the contemporary music and entertainment industry. With its connection to New York industry personnel, its objective is offer the most current information in the classroom and through internships. The Music & Entertainment Industries concentration immerses the music student in the environment of the industry while fostering a clear understanding of the role and needs of managing the artist's revenue streams. Please note that the program is designed primarily for music students who have not earned an undergraduate degree in the music business field. Those graduates who have a Music & Entertainment Industries degree are encouraged to pursue the M.B.A. or a law degree.

Music Courses: Credits

Major Concentration:

MUSI 5400 Survey of the Music and Entertainment Industry 3MUSI 6450 Entertainment Law 3MUSI 6400 Entrepreneurship in Music and Entertainment Industry 2MUSI 6430 Current State of the Music and Entertainment Industry 1MUSI 6000 Graduate Internship 3Music Electives 3MUSI 6920 Master's Thesis 0